Races ARB Turffontein - SAF

Most recently 8th of 10 at Vaal on December 11 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Hawkbill carrying 50kg at $8. The start before that 2nd of 14 at Turffontein Inside on December 2 over 1800m, on a slow track; 2.25 len behind Diesel's Shadow with 54.5kg at $17. Well held last time and facing tough task today.

At the latest run 4th of 19 at Vaal on December 20 over 1475m, 3 len behind Wayne with 57.5kg at $51. The race before that 7th of 9 at this track on November 29 over 1600m, 6 len behind Harun Al Rashid carrying 61kg at $11. Racing well and is nicely placed.

Recent form sound. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on December 16 over 2400m, 6 len behind Douglas Dragon carrying 55kg at $17. The run before that won by 1.0 len at Turffontein Inside December 2 over 2000m in soft going defeating Mount Etna with 59.5kg at $9. Well off best last time but previous form sound and has a great record course and distance. Can do much better.

Resuming. Finished off last campaign winning to post a big 4.5 len win. Vaal October 28 over 2000m defeating Asiah's Tiara carrying 57kg at $3. On debut fifth of 9 at Turffontein Inside September 28 over 1450m, 11 len behind One Eye On Vegas with 60kg at $34. Promising type who scored only try this trip before a spell. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.

Recent form sound. Last start scored a big 6 len win at Vaal December 4 over 1800m defeating Naretoi with 60kg at $5. The race before that 4th of 11 at Vaal on November 11 over 1700m, on a slow track; 1.4 len behind Beira with 60kg at $1.60. Won by an absolute space last time and looks suited by the extra ground now. Another win cannot be ruled out.

Resuming after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 7 at Durbanville October 25 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Coco's Hero carrying 55.5kg at $15. First up last campaign seventh of 9 at Durbanville September 22 over 1600m, 6 len behind Mente Et Manu carrying 56.5kg at $67. Others rate better.

Resuming. Finished off last preparation ninth of 12 at Vaal October 14 over 2400m, 8 len behind Arlington Action carrying 58kg at $15. First up last campaign second of 9 at Vaal July 3 over 2400m, 2 len behind Teo Torriatte with 56kg at $41. May need this run.

Returns from a 33-day let-up. Most recently won by 0.5 len at Turffontein Inside November 27 over 1700m defeating Naretoi carrying 58kg at $12. The run before that 6th of 8 at Turffontein Inside on October 16 over 1600m, 6 len behind Onetwobucklemyshoe carrying 55.5kg at $81. Last-start maiden winner who can measure up.

Third-up today. Freshened for 37 days. Resuming 2nd of 9 at Turffontein Inside on September 28 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Copper Plate carrying 56kg at $3.30. Second run from a spell favourite; won by 1.1 len at Vaal November 23 over 2000m defeating Asiah's Tiara carrying 57kg at $2.50. Stepped up to this trip second-up and rallied strongly to score a maiden win. Fitter and can measure up again.